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Getting Started
Using external display devices
Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to:
❖
Add more memory (see
(optional)" on page
❖
Connect a mouse (see
❖
Connect a local printer (see
page
❖
Install PC Cards (see
Using external display devices
Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you
can easily attach an external monitor or television to your
computer if you need a larger screen.
Once you have connected an external display device, you can
choose to use the internal display only, the external device
only, or both simultaneously.
Connecting an external monitor is described below. For
details of connecting other external video devices and setting
display options, see
For information on attaching a television to your computer,
see
"Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your
television" on page
Connecting an external monitor
You must attach the monitor before you turn on the computer.
1
Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor)
port.
2
Connect the monitor's power cable to a live electrical
outlet.
3
Turn on the external monitor.
72)
"Exploring video features" on page
171.
"Installing additional memory
65)
"Connecting a mouse" on page
"Connecting a printer" on
"Using PC Cards" on page
72)
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